At a Glance
Median Income
$43,670
$23,727 per capita
Home Value
$127,000
Zillow: $236,133
Median Rent
$750/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
23.1% smoking rate
How Orwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Orwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Orwell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Orwell residents earn a median household income of $43,670 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,727. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Orwell is $127,000 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,133. Median rent is $750/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
10.0% of adults in Orwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Orwell has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,854
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density966/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,670
Per Capita$23,727
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,000
Rent$750
Ownership42.1%
Zillow$236,133
Housing Units791
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation909 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Orwell was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northeast Ohio Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.